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Trivia:

Although Stephen Goosson is credited as the art director for the film, he was actually fired by director Dorothy Arzner early in production. To replace him, she hired William Haines, who had only art directed one previous film, and had no apparent desire to pursue a career in film art direction; he had a thriving business as an interior decorator to the stars.See more »

Joan Crawford played the role in both QUEEN BEE and HARRIET CRAIG (the
latter a remake of CRAIG'S WIFE) but Rosalind Russell became a star with
her
performance in the first talkie version. It's a photographed play but a
strongly written one and it moves swiftly on film. Russell's coldness and
her false sweetness, played for effect, are two sides of the same coin.
The
performance isn't as subtle as it could have been - we need that to
believe
she can pull the wool over most everyone's eyes - but Russell is quite
fine
in spite of it. John Boles makes a strong role of what could have been
milquetoast and Billie Burke provides sweet contrast as the well-meaning
neighbor. It's a good solid effort and deserves to be seen by those
interested in Russell's career and in the progression of the early
talkies.

NRastro's review elsewhere on this site is fascinating as it places the
character within post-depression history and makes us understand her fear
and need for material reassurance.

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